International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) ? Also called a "lactation consultant," this person is a credentialed b...

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Breast milk has disease-fighting cells called antibodies that help protect infants from germs, illness, and even SIDS.

Even though breast milk is usually best for your infant, it is not always easy to breastfeed. A few simple breastfeeding tips may be able t...

Many moms report that breastfeeding can be tender at first until both they and their baby find comfortable breastfeeding positions and a goo...

Jaundice is a condition that is common in many newborns. It appears as a yellowing of the skin and eyes and is caused by an excess of biliru...

A nursing "strike" is when your baby has been breastfeeding well for months, then suddenly loses interest in breastfeeding and beg...

Your pregnancy is finally over! Now, your newborn baby is ready to breast feed and you've got the breast milk... but somehow its not that si...

Studies have shown that breastfed babies tend to be healthier and may even help raise a baby?s IQ.

Your baby is finally here, so you can eat and drink whatever you want, right? Actually, breastfeeding moms need to think carefully about the...